Preschool

Owls (1:30-3:30pm)

Our licensed preschool program offers an enriching experience for children ages 3-5. Children must be 3 years of age by December 31, 2026. Our Early Childhood Educators guide the children with care, compassion and joy. We value building relationships with the child and family, knowing that healthy and positive connections are the foundation of all learning.

The Owl class spends the majority of their days outdoors, with Cottage time occurring about once per month. The two-hour program offers families an opportunity to incorporate outdoor learning into their children’s educational journey.

Available spaces for 2026/27:

  • Monday, Wednesday
    $156.10
    • 9 spaces available
    • Event ID #00496493
  • Tuesday, Thursday
    $ 160.55
    • 5 spaces available
    • Event ID #00496495
  • Monday-Thursday
    Owl classes may be combined—you must register for each class individually.
Register—email us to register your child.

A typical Owl day:

  • 1:30 pm
    Arrival and warm welcome
  • 1:30-1:50 pm
    Gathering circle with song, story, games
  • 1:50-3:10 pm
    Outdoor play and exploration
  • 3:10-3:30 pm
    Nutrition break and story

Notes from the Nest 

Leaf

A Quiet Moment of Friendship in the Owls’ Nest

A little hand squeezed tight, trying not to let go of my hand. He was feeling a little sad that Mom had to go. We slowly walked to see what everyone was doing, and eventually, something caught his attention. He pulled my hand so we could get closer. A child was putting blocks around animals. He noticed us watching him and said, “I’m trying to build a home.” “I wonder if L wants to help you build the home?” I asked. He looked down atthe home, looked up at us, then handed a block to the child watching. No words were needed. Suddenly, I felt the cold air on my hand and realized that he had let my hand go. For the next few minutes, the two children sat together and built the home. Therewas no exchange of words, just blocks being handed over from one hand to another, silent and peaceful.

This is just one example of the beautiful moments I get to witness everyday. The Owls children are kind, caring, thoughtful, and welcoming. As I reflect on the month filled with opportunities to think about friendship, kindness, and community building, I truly appreciate the gift each and every child brings to our class. 

~Misuzu

Leaf

“Children need the freedom to appreciate the infinite resources of their hands, their eyes and their ears, the resources of forms, materials, sounds and colours”.

Loris Malaguzzi, the founder of the Reggio Emilia approach,